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    working the night shift contribute to child neglect? Word count: How single mothers working the night shift contribute to child neglect? 1. What are the negative effects on children whose mothers work at nights? 2. Does working the night shift cause children to be neglected? 3. What are the effects of child neglect on single mothers? 4. What are the causes and consequences of child neglect on single mothers? Back ground Child Neglect Child abuse and neglect a worldwide phenomenon which seem to

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    Most of society is confused what child neglect is, there are many myths that gets society to believe that child neglect is only happens in bad or lower class families and that child neglect only consist of physical abuse. The problem with this is that child neglect “is more than bruises and broken bones.” (Smith/Segal ,1) Child neglect is known as a type of child abuse; that fails to meet the child 's basic needs, including health care, supervision, clothing, nutrition, housing and also physical

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    Child Neglect

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    Child neglect is a very touching subject that no one wishes to talk about, but it is a series topic nonetheless the child have suffered physically and or emotionally. the signs of abuse and neglect of a child are hidden from reality so it is hard to tell if a child is in need Children that are in these situations have a trouble interacting with others socially. According to the article "Child Abuse." by American Decades. Ed. Judith S. Baughman, Victor Bondi, Richard Layman. The article states

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    Abuse And Neglect

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    Child Abuse and Neglect: Implications for Speech, Language, and Communication Development Child maltreatment is a prominent issue in the United States. It is comprised of four fundamental categories: physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and emotional abuse and neglect. The federal government has a basic definition of child maltreatment which includes minimal criteria stating that child abuse and neglect is “any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in

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    Abuse And Neglect

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    discussing what child abuse means and how it can cause problems throughout their adolescent and adult years. Childhood abuse and neglect can cause psychological problems, health problems, and can create difficulties in socializing with others that can cause problems during their adolescent years. What is Child Abuse and Neglect According to the article, What is child abuse and neglect? Recognizing the signs” Child abuse is defined as “Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker

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    Meaning Of Neglect

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    The meaning of neglect is a pattern of not being able to provide basic needs.As shown in the chart above neglect is the most common type of child abuse. Neglect is almost three times more common than physical and sexual abuse combined. This category is broken up into three groups: Physical neglect, education neglect, and emotional neglect. Physical Neglect Failure to provide food, clothing appropriate for the weather, supervision, a home that is hygienic and safe, and/or medical care, as needed

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    Neglect Or Abuse

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    worker major obligation is to protect children from neglect, situations of abuse, and other forms of maltreatment, referring children and families to other services if necessary, providing counseling and support services to children, and parents, and placing children in foster care. The workers’ main focuses on ensuring the social, physical, psychological and emotional well-being of the children served. This is done by investigating allegation of neglect or abuse, do home visits, and providing assessments

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    Abuse And Neglect

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    corporal punishment. The issue is also not exclusive of underdeveloped societies. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in the United States, "nearly 680,000 children were reported by states to be victims of abuse or neglect."Neglect is the most common form of child abuse, that is, "the caregiver’s failure to provide adequate attention and supervision, food and nutrition, hygiene, medical care, and a safe and clean living environment" (Mooney

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    Effects Of Neglect

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    Physical Effect of Neglect on a Child Emotional neglect can lead to emptiness and disconnection. Children who are emotionally neglected then grow up and face different sets of struggle. They might have a hard time understanding their own feelings; as well as others. They might also have a hard time trusting or relying upon on others. Another way that parents can emotionally neglect their child is to fail to give the child structure and rules to live by, like rules and consequences. Neglect can have serious

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    Victims Of Child Neglect

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    suffer from neglect in the United States than from physical and sexual abuse combined.The US Department of Health and Human Services found that in 2007 there were 794,000 victims of child maltreatment in the US, of those victims 59% were victims of neglect.” (Psychology Today, 2016). Child neglect not only affects the child, but all of society. Together as a community we have to do what we can to stop child neglect because, in the long run, it will save us all money and heartache. Child neglect has numerous

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